Vectors

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Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q26

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26 \(\mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix} 7 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{d} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(2\mathbf{c} + 3\mathbf{d}\)
Give your answer as a column vector. (2)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

23 \(OACB\) is a quadrilateral.
\(ACP\) is a straight line.

Quadrilateral OACB with OB along the bottom and AC along the top, AC extended to P; M marked on OA and N marked on BC

\(M\) is the midpoint of \(OA\).
\(N\) is the point on \(BC\) such that \(BN : NC = 5 : 3\)

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a} \qquad \overrightarrow{OB} = 3\mathbf{b} \qquad \overrightarrow{AC} = 2\mathbf{b}\)

\(\overrightarrow{CP} = k \times \overrightarrow{AC}\) where \(k\) is a scalar.

Given that \(MNP\) is a straight line, find the value of \(k\).
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

15 \(OXYZ\) is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram OXYZ with diagonal OY; M marked on OY and N marked on OZ

\(\overrightarrow{OY} = \mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OZ} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(M\) is the point on \(OY\) such that \(OM : MY = 1 : 3\)
\(N\) is the point on \(OZ\) such that \(ON : NZ = 1 : 2\)

Work out the ratio \(XN : MN\)
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

19 The diagram shows quadrilateral \(OACB\).

Quadrilateral OACB with AC parallel to OB and longer than OB; M marked on OA and N marked on BC

\(M\) is the midpoint of \(OA\).
\(N\) is the point on \(BC\) such that \(BN : NC = 4 : 5\)

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a} \qquad \overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b} \qquad \overrightarrow{AC} = k\mathbf{b}\) where \(k\) is a positive integer.

(a) Express \(\overrightarrow{MN}\) in terms of \(k\), \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).
Give your answer in its simplest form. (4)
(b) Is \(MN\) parallel to \(OB\)?
Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q8

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

8

\[\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\]

On the grid below, draw and label the vector \(2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\) (3)

Blank square grid

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q18

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18

Quadrilateral ABCD with E, F, G and H marked as the midpoints of AB, BC, CD and DA

\(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

\(E\), \(F\), \(G\) and \(H\) are the midpoints of \(AB\), \(BC\), \(CD\) and \(DA\).

\[\overrightarrow{AH} = \mathbf{a} \qquad \overrightarrow{AE} = \mathbf{b} \qquad \overrightarrow{DG} = \mathbf{c}\]

Prove, using vectors, that \(EFGH\) is a parallelogram. (4)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q22

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

22 Given that the vector \(a\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix} + b\begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\) is parallel to the vector \(\begin{pmatrix} 13 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\)

find an expression for \(b\) in terms of \(a\). (3)

Higher June 2023 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

20 \(ORT\) is a triangle.

Triangle ORT with M on OR; vector a along OT from O to T and vector b along RT from R to T

\(\overrightarrow{OT} = \mathbf{a}\)   \(\overrightarrow{RT} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(M\) is the point on \(OR\) such that \(OM : MR = 2 : 3\)

Express \(\overrightarrow{MT}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).
Give your answer in its simplest form. (4)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q30

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksVectors

30

\[\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\]
(a) Work out as a column vector
(i) \(\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\) (1)
(ii) \(2\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{c}\) (2)

The vector \(\mathbf{d}\) is drawn on the grid.

Square grid with point P marked with a cross. Vector d is drawn as a line segment 3 squares to the right and 2 squares down, with an arrow showing its direction
(b) From the point \(P\), draw the vector \(2\mathbf{d}\) (1)

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksShow That & ProofVectors

15 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are three points such that

\(\overrightarrow{AB} = 3\mathbf{a} + 4\mathbf{b}\)
\(\overrightarrow{AC} = 15\mathbf{a} + 20\mathbf{b}\)

(a) Prove that \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) lie on a straight line. (2)

\(D\), \(E\) and \(F\) are three points on a straight line such that

\(\overrightarrow{DE} = 3\mathbf{e} + 6\mathbf{f}\)
\(\overrightarrow{EF} = -10.5\mathbf{e} - 21\mathbf{f}\)

(b) Find the ratio
length of \(DF\) : length of \(DE\) (3)

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

13 \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\) are vectors such that

\(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\)   and   \(3\mathbf{a} - 2\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ -17 \end{pmatrix}\)

Find \(\mathbf{b}\) as a column vector. (3)

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

18 \(OABC\) is a trapezium.

Trapezium OABC with OA = a, AB = b and OC = 3b; D lies on OB and E lies on BC, and the line DE is drawn

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{AB} = \mathbf{b}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OC} = 3\mathbf{b}\)

\(D\) is the point on \(OB\) such that \(OD : DB = 2 : 3\)
\(E\) is the point on \(BC\) such that \(BE : EC = 1 : 4\)

Work out the vector \(\overrightarrow{DE}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).
Give your answer in its simplest form. (4)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q30

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksVectors

30 Here are two column vectors.

\(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\)

On the grid below, draw and label the vector \(\mathbf{a} - 2\mathbf{b}\) (3)

Blank square grid, 12 squares wide and 8 squares high

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q24

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

24 \(OXYZ\) is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram OXYZ with O bottom left, X bottom right, Y top right and Z top left; P is on OX, the diagonal OY and the line ZP cross at R

\(\overrightarrow{OX} = \mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OY} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(P\) is the point on \(OX\) such that \(OP : PX = 1 : 2\)
\(R\) is the point on \(OY\) such that \(OR : RY = 1 : 3\)

Work out, in its simplest form, the ratio \(ZP : ZR\)
You must show all your working. (5)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q29

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksVectors

29 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}\qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(\mathbf{a} - 2\mathbf{b}\) as a column vector. (2)

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksVectors

20 \(CDEF\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral CDEF

\(\overrightarrow{CD} = \mathbf{a}\), \(\overrightarrow{DE} = \mathbf{b}\) and \(\overrightarrow{FC} = \mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}\)

(a) Express \(\overrightarrow{FE}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and/or \(\mathbf{b}\).
Give your answer in its simplest form. (2)

\(M\) is the midpoint of \(DE\).
\(X\) is the point on \(FM\) such that \(FX : XM = n : 1\)
\(CXE\) is a straight line.

(b) Work out the value of \(n\). (4)

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

21

Triangle OAB with M on AB, N on OB, and lines OM and AN crossing at P

\(OAB\) is a triangle.
\(OPM\) and \(APN\) are straight lines.
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(AB\).

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a} \qquad \overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(OP : PM = 3 : 2\)

Work out the ratio \(ON : NB\) (5)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q26

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksVectors

26 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\) as a column vector. (2)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q10

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

10 The vector a and the vector b are shown on the grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 8 and y from 0 to 6 showing vector a, 1 right and 2 up, and vector b, 1 right and 3 down
(a) On the grid, draw and label vector \(-2\mathbf{a}\) (1)
(b) Work out  \(\mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{b}\)  as a column vector. (2)

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

21

Triangle OAB with OA extended to N; M is the midpoint of OB and P is a point on AB

\(OAN\), \(OMB\) and \(APB\) are straight lines.
\(AN = 2OA\).
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(OB\).

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\)   \(\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(\overrightarrow{AP} = k\overrightarrow{AB}\) where \(k\) is a scalar quantity.

Given that \(MPN\) is a straight line, find the value of \(k\). (5)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q27

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksVectors

27

Parallelogram ABCD with diagonals AC and BD meeting at O; vector a from O to A and vector b from O to B

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.
The diagonals of the parallelogram intersect at \(O\).

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

(a) Find, in terms of \(\mathbf{b}\), the vector \(\overrightarrow{DB}\). (1)
(b) Find, in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\), the vector \(\overrightarrow{AB}\). (1)
(c) Find, in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\), the vector \(\overrightarrow{AD}\). (1)

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

19

Parallelogram OABC with vector a along OA and vector c along OC

\(OABC\) is a parallelogram.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OC} = \mathbf{c}\)

\(X\) is the midpoint of the line \(AC\).
\(OCD\) is a straight line so that \(OC : CD = k : 1\)

Given that \(\overrightarrow{XD} = 3\mathbf{c} - \dfrac{1}{2}\mathbf{a}\)

find the value of \(k\). (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksVectors

24

Triangle OAB with M the midpoint of AB, N the midpoint of OB and G on OM

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = 6\mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB} = 6\mathbf{b}\)
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(AB\).

(a) Write \(\overrightarrow{OM}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).
Give your answer in its simplest form. (2)

\(N\) is the midpoint of \(OB\).
\(G\) is the point on \(OM\) such that \(OG : GM = 2 : 1\)

*(b) Show that \(AGN\) is a straight line. (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksVectors

23

Triangle OAB with OA = 5a, OB = 2b and T on AB

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(OAB\) is a triangle.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = 5\mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OB} = 2\mathbf{b}\)

\(T\) is the point on \(AB\) such that \(AT : TB = 5 : 1\)

Show that \(OT\) is parallel to the vector \(\mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{b}\) (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksVectors

23

Trapezium OPTR with OP = a, PT = b and OR = 3b, and diagonals OT and PR drawn

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(OPTR\) is a trapezium.

\(\overrightarrow{OP} = \mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{PT} = \mathbf{b}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OR} = 3\mathbf{b}\)

(a)
(i) Find \(\overrightarrow{OT}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\)
(ii) Find \(\overrightarrow{PR}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\)
Give your answer in its simplest form. (2)

\(S\) is the point on \(PR\) such that \(PS : SR = 1 : 3\)

(b) Find \(\overrightarrow{OS}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\)
Give your answer in its simplest form. (2)
*(c) What does your answer to part (b) tell you about the position of point \(S\)? (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 1 Q20

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksVectors

*20

Parallelogram ACEF with B on AC, M on BE, D on EC; vectors a along CB, b along ED and 2b along DC

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ACEF\) is a parallelogram.
\(B\) is the midpoint of \(AC\).
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(BE\).

\(\overrightarrow{CB} = \mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{ED} = \mathbf{b}\)
\(\overrightarrow{DC} = 2\mathbf{b}\)

Show that \(AMD\) is a straight line. (5)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q27

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksVectors

27

Triangle OAC with B on AC; vector OA = 2a + b and vector OB = 3a + 2b

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is a straight line.

\(AB : BC = 2 : 5\)

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = 2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OB} = 3\mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{b}\)

Express \(\overrightarrow{OC}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).
Give your answer in its simplest form. (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksVectors

*24

Triangle OAB with M the midpoint of OA and N the midpoint of OB; vector m along OM and n along ON

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(OAB\) is a triangle.
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(OA\).
\(N\) is the midpoint of \(OB\).

\(\overrightarrow{OM} = \mathbf{m}\)
\(\overrightarrow{ON} = \mathbf{n}\)

Show that \(AB\) is parallel to \(MN\). (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 1 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksVectors

24

Parallelogram OACB with N on AB, and AC extended to D

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(OACB\) is a parallelogram.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

\(D\) is the point such that \(\overrightarrow{AC} = \overrightarrow{CD}\)

The point \(N\) divides \(AB\) in the ratio \(2:1\)

(a) Write an expression for \(\overrightarrow{ON}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\). (3)
*(b) Prove that \(OND\) is a straight line. (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 1 Q27

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksVectors

27

Parallelogram PQRS with N on the diagonal SQ; vector a along PQ and b along PS

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(PQRS\) is a parallelogram.
\(N\) is the point on \(SQ\) such that \(SN : NQ = 3 : 2\)

\(\overrightarrow{PQ} = \mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{PS} = \mathbf{b}\)

(a) Write down, in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\), an expression for \(\overrightarrow{SQ}\). (1)
(b) Express \(\overrightarrow{NR}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\). (3)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q26

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksVectors

26

Quadrilateral OAYB with OA = 3a, OB = 6b, BY = 5a - b; X is on AB and OX and OY are drawn

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(OAYB\) is a quadrilateral.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = 3\mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OB} = 6\mathbf{b}\)

(a) Express \(\overrightarrow{AB}\) in terms of a and b. (1)

\(X\) is the point on \(AB\) such that \(AX : XB = 1 : 2\)
and \(\overrightarrow{BY} = 5\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}\)

*(b) Prove that \(\overrightarrow{OX} = \frac{2}{5}\overrightarrow{OY}\) (4)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 1 Q28

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksVectors

28

Triangle APB with N on AP; AB = a, AN = 2b, NP = b; ABC is a straight line and M is on PB

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(APB\) is a triangle.
\(N\) is a point on \(AP\).

\(\overrightarrow{AB} = \mathbf{a}\)     \(\overrightarrow{AN} = 2\mathbf{b}\)     \(\overrightarrow{NP} = \mathbf{b}\)

(a) Find the vector \(\overrightarrow{PB}\), in terms of a and b. (1)

\(B\) is the midpoint of \(AC\).
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(PB\).

*(b) Show that \(NMC\) is a straight line. (4)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 2 Q26

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksVectors

26

Triangle OAB with OA = a and OB = b; P is a point on AB

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(OAB\) is a triangle.

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}\)
\(\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}\)

(a) Find \(\overrightarrow{AB}\) in terms of a and b. (1)

\(P\) is the point on \(AB\) such that \(AP : PB = 3 : 1\)

(b) Find \(\overrightarrow{OP}\) in terms of a and b.
Give your answer in its simplest form. (3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

23 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

\(AC\) and \(BD\) intersect at \(P\).

\[\begin{aligned} \overrightarrow{AB} &= 9\mathbf{b} - 2\mathbf{a} \\ \overrightarrow{BC} &= 5\mathbf{a} \\ \overrightarrow{DC} &= 10\mathbf{b} \end{aligned}\]
Quadrilateral ABCD with diagonals AC and BD meeting at P. AB is labelled 9b − 2a, BC is labelled 5a and DC is labelled 10b, with arrows

Not drawn accurately

\[\begin{aligned} BP : PD &= 3 : 2 \\ AP : PC &= 1 : k \end{aligned}\]

Work out the value of \(k\).

You must show your working. [5 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q9

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

9

\[\begin{pmatrix} a \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 3b \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 20 \end{pmatrix}\]

Work out the values of \(a\) and \(b\). [3 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksShow That & ProofVectors

23

Points D, E and F along the top with C below. Vector from D to C is 6a + b, vector from C to E is 2a − 5b and vector from C to F is 4a − 6b

Not drawn accurately

Prove that \(DEF\) is a straight line. [4 marks]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q19

AQAFoundationCurrent spec1 markVectors

19 The vector \(\begin{pmatrix} -3 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}\) translates A to B.

Write down the vector that translates B to A. [1 mark]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q17

AQAFoundationCurrent spec1 markVectors

17 Work out \(\quad \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\) [1 mark]

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksShow That & ProofVectors

28 \(PQRS\) is a quadrilateral.

\(PQ\) is not parallel to \(SR\).

\(X\) is a point on \(QR\).

\(QX : XR = 2 : 3\)

\(\overrightarrow{QX} = 2\mathbf{a} + 4\mathbf{b}\)

Quadrilateral PQRS with PS at the top and QR at the bottom; vector 5a along QP from Q to P, vector a − 8b along RS from R to S, vector 2a + 4b from Q to X, where X is a point on QR

Not drawn accurately

Prove that \(PQRS\) is a trapezium. [3 marks]

Higher November 2023 Paper 3 Q15

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

15 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} m \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ p \end{pmatrix}\)

The diagram shows the vector \(\quad 2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\)

Grid with x from 0 to 9 and y from 0 to 6, showing the vector 2a + b as an arrow from (1, 1) to (9, 6)

Work out the values of \(m\) and \(p\). [4 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksTransformations of ShapesVectors

20 Write down the translation vector that maps shape A onto shape B. [2 marks]

Coordinate grid, x and y from −5 to 5. Triangle A has vertices (−3, 0), (−3, 2) and (−2, 2). Triangle B has vertices (1, −3), (1, −1) and (2, −1)

Higher June 2023 Paper 2 Q9

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

9 A (1, 3) and B (2, 9) are points on a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid with x from -7 to 7 and y from 0 to 9, with points A (1, 3) and B (2, 9) marked

ABCD is a parallelogram.

AD and BC are horizontal and each has length 5 cm

The diagonals of ABCD cross at E.

Work out the two possible pairs of coordinates of E. [4 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksShow That & ProofVectors

25 Two congruent parallelograms, PQRV and VRST, are joined.

Two congruent parallelograms PQRV and VRST joined along VR, with P, V, X, T along the top and Q, R, S along the bottom. QP is labelled a and PV is labelled b. W is a point on VR and X is a point on VT, not drawn accurately

\(\overrightarrow{QP} = \mathbf{a} \qquad \overrightarrow{PV} = \mathbf{b}\)

X is the midpoint of VT.

\(VW : WR = 1 : 2\)

Prove that Q, W and X lie on a straight line. [3 marks]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q21

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksVectors

21 The diagram shows the vectors \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).

As a column vector \(\quad \mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix}3\\2\end{pmatrix}\)

Vectors a and b drawn on a square grid
(a) What is \(\mathbf{b}\) as a column vector? [2 marks]
(b) Work out \(4\mathbf{a}\) as a column vector. [1 mark]
(c) \(\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix}3\\0\end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(\mathbf{c}\) as a column vector.

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix}2\\0\end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\2\end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix}-2\\0\end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix}0\\-2\end{pmatrix}\)

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

7 The diagram shows the vectors \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\).

As a column vector \(\quad \mathbf{a} = \) \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\)

Dashed square grid showing vector a going 3 right and 2 up, and vector b going 4 right and 1 down
(a) What is \(\mathbf{b}\) as a column vector? [2 marks]
(b) Work out \(4\mathbf{a}\) as a column vector. [1 mark]
(c) \(\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{c} = \) \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(\mathbf{c}\) as a column vector.

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}\)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 3 Q26

AQAFoundationCurrent spec1 markVectors

26 Work out \(\quad 3\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}\) [1 mark]

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

21 Five points are connected by vectors.

Diagram of points D, E, F, G and H. D to H is a + 6b, E to D is 3a + b, E to G is 2a + 15b. Lines H to G, H to E, E to F and G to F are also drawn

Not drawn accurately

\(\overrightarrow{FG}\) \(= 2\)\(\overrightarrow{EH}\)

Work out \(\overrightarrow{FE}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\). [4 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksTransformations of ShapesVectors

14

Grid with x from 0 to 13 and y from 0 to 9. Rectangle A has corners (2, 4), (5, 4), (5, 5), (2, 5). Rectangle B has corners (9, 2), (12, 2), (12, 3), (9, 3)

Work out the vector that translates shape A to shape B. [2 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q2

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markVectors

2 Work out \(\quad \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ 8 \end{pmatrix} - \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}\)

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -7 \\ 10 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -7 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 10 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\)

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q27

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksShow That & ProofVectors

27 In the diagram

\(\overrightarrow{DE}\) \(= \mathbf{a}\)

\(\overrightarrow{DH}\) \(= \mathbf{b}\)

\(\overrightarrow{HG}\) \(= 8\mathbf{b}\)

\(EX : XH = 3 : 1\)

\(EF : FG = 1 : 3\)

Triangle DEG with H on DG and X on EH, F on EG. DE is labelled a, DH is labelled b and HG is labelled 8b.

Not drawn accurately

(a) Show that \(\quad\) \(\overrightarrow{DX}\) \(= \dfrac{1}{4}\mathbf{a} + \dfrac{3}{4}\mathbf{b}\) [2 marks]
(b) Is \(DXF\) a straight line?

Show working to support your answer. [4 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markTransformations of ShapesVectors

17 Circle the vector that translates the point (−2, 7) to the point (3, −1) [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -6 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -8 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -5 \\ 8 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -5 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\)

Foundation November 2020 Paper 3 Q31

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksVectors

31 \(\mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 9 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{d} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -5 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(\quad 4\mathbf{c} + 3\mathbf{d}\) [2 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 3 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

23 In triangle JKL

M is the midpoint of JK
JN : NL = 3 : 2
\(\overrightarrow{KL}\) = 7a     \(\overrightarrow{NL}\) = 4b

Triangle JKL. M is a point on JK and N is a point on JL. KL is labelled 7a with an arrow from K to L, and NL is labelled 4b with an arrow from N to L

Not drawn accurately

Work out \(\overrightarrow{JM}\) in terms of a and b.

Give your answer in its simplest form. [3 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 1 Q2

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markVectors

2 Here is vector \(\mathbf{a}\).

Grid with x and y axes from 0 to 4. Vector a is drawn as an arrow from (1, 4) to (4, 2)

Circle the column vector that represents \(\mathbf{a}\). [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix}3\\2\end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix}-3\\2\end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix}3\\-2\end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix}-3\\-2\end{pmatrix}\)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q30

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksVectors

30 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(\quad 3\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\) [2 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q27

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

27 Here is quadrilateral PQRS.

\(\overrightarrow{PS}\) \(= \mathbf{a}\)      \(\overrightarrow{SR}\) \(= \mathbf{b}\)      \(\overrightarrow{RQ}\) \(= \mathbf{c}\)

Quadrilateral PQRS with S at the top, P on the left, R on the right and Q at the bottom; arrows show a from P to S, b from S to R and c from R to Q

Not drawn accurately

X is a point on PS where \(\quad PX : XS = 1 : 2\)

Y is a point on RQ where \(\quad RY : YQ = 2 : 1\)

Quadrilateral PQRS with point X marked on PS and point Y marked on RQ

Not drawn accurately

Is XY parallel to PQ?

Show working to support your answer. [3 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markVectors

17 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} -3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ {-}5 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(\quad \mathbf{a} - 3\mathbf{b}\)

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -6 \\ 17 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -6 \\ {-}13 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 17 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ {-}13 \end{pmatrix}\)

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksShow That & ProofVectors

22 \(ABC\) and \(ACD\) are triangles.

\(k\) is a constant.

Triangle ABD with C on BD. Vector AB is k a (arrow from B towards A), vector AC is 3 b (arrow from A to C) and vector AD is 6 a + 7.5 b (arrow from A to D)

Not drawn accurately

(a) Show that \(\quad \overrightarrow{CD} = 6\mathbf{a} + 4.5\mathbf{b}\) [1 mark]
(b) \(BCD\) is a straight line.

Work out the value of \(k\).

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q13

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

13

(a) Vectors \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\) are drawn on a grid.
Dashed square grid showing vector a, 3 squares right and 2 squares up, and vector b, 6 squares left and 4 squares down

Write \(\mathbf{b}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\). [1 mark]

(b) Vectors \(\mathbf{c}\) and \(\mathbf{d}\) are drawn on a grid.
Dashed square grid showing vector c, 1 square left and 2 squares up, and vector d, 7 squares to the right

On the grid above, draw a vector representing \(\quad \mathbf{c} - \mathbf{d}\) [2 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markVectors

23 \(PQR\) is a straight line.

\(PQ : QR \;=\; 3 : 1\)

\(\overrightarrow{PQ} = \mathbf{a}\)

Not drawn accurately

A straight line with points P, Q and R marked in order; PQ is three times as long as QR

Circle the vector \(\overrightarrow{RQ}\) [1 mark]

  • \(\dfrac{1}{3}\mathbf{a}\)
  • \(\dfrac{1}{4}\mathbf{a}\)
  • \(-\dfrac{1}{3}\mathbf{a}\)
  • \(-\dfrac{1}{4}\mathbf{a}\)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q30

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksShow That & ProofVectors

30 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ -10 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}\)

(a) Work out \(\qquad \mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b} + \mathbf{c}\) [2 marks]
(b) Show that \(\qquad \mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{c} = k\mathbf{b}\), where \(k\) is an integer. [2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q11

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksShow That & ProofVectors

11 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ -10 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \qquad \mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}\)

(a) Work out \(\quad \mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b} + \mathbf{c}\) [2 marks]
(b) Show that \(\quad \mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{c} \quad\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{b}\) [2 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q2

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markVectors

2 The vector \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\) translates A to B.

Circle the vector that translates B to A. [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\)

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q26

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksShow That & ProofVectors

26

ABCDE is a pentagon.
Pentagon ABCDE with diagonals EB and EC drawn. Vector AE is 2b, vector BA is a, vector DE is a minus 3b and vector EC is b minus 2a

Not drawn accurately

Show that BCDE is a parallelogram. [3 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

23

Triangle ABD with C on BD. Vector BA = 5a - 2b, vector CA = 3a + b, vector AD = 3a - 9b

Not drawn accurately

Is BCD a straight line?

Show working to support your answer. [3 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q1

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markVectors

1 \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix} \quad\) and \(\quad \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\)

Circle the vector \(\quad 2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\) [1 mark]

  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -5 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -11 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -5 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
  • \(\begin{pmatrix} -11 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksVectors

17

(a) Vector a is drawn on this grid.
Square grid with vector a drawn as a line segment with an arrow pointing down and to the left, 3 squares left and 4 squares down

Write vector a as a column vector. [2]

(b) Work out.

\(\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\) [1]

(c) \(\overrightarrow{\text{PQ}} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(3\overrightarrow{\text{PQ}}\). [1]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksVectors

24 \(\overrightarrow{\text{AB}} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ {}^{-}1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\text{BC}} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\).

(a) On the grid below, draw \(\overrightarrow{\text{AB}}\).
Blank 8 by 8 square grid

[2]

(b) Work out \(\overrightarrow{\text{AC}}\). [2]
(c) Write down \(\overrightarrow{\text{BA}}\). [1]

Higher November 2024 Paper 6 Q6

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

6 \(\overrightarrow{\text{AB}}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\text{BC}}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\).

(a) On the grid below, draw \(\overrightarrow{\text{AB}}\). [2]
Blank 8 by 8 square grid
(b) Work out \(\overrightarrow{\text{AC}}\). [2]
(c) Write down \(\overrightarrow{\text{BA}}\). [1]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksVectors

20

(a) Vector a is drawn on this grid.
Square grid with vector a drawn from a point going 2 squares right and 3 squares down, arrow pointing down and to the right

Write vector a as a column vector. [2]

(b) A vector is drawn on this grid.
Square grid with a vector going 2 squares left and 3 squares up, arrow pointing up and to the left

Write this vector in terms of a. [1]

Higher June 2024 Paper 5 Q11

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksVectors

11 Vector \(\mathbf{a}\) and vector \(2\mathbf{b}\) are drawn on this grid.

Grid with vector 2b drawn vertically downwards 4 squares and vector a drawn 3 squares left and 1 square up
(a) Write vector \(\mathbf{a}\) as a column vector. [2]
(b) Write a column vector that is different in direction but has the same length as vector \(\mathbf{a}\). [1]
(c) On the grid below, draw the vector \(\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}\). [3]
Blank square grid

Higher November 2023 Paper 5 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

5 Work out.

(a) \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\) + \(\begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\) [1]
(b) \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\) − 2\(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix}\) [2]

Higher June 2023 Paper 5 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksVectors

20 OABC is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram OABC with OA = a and OC = c; N is a point on AB, joined to C

Not to scale

\(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{OA}}\) = \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{OC}}\) = \(\mathbf{c}\).
The point N lies on line AB such that AN : NB = 3 : 5.

(a) Find the following vectors in terms of a and c.
Give your answers in their simplest form.
(i) \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{OB}}\) [1]
(ii) \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{ON}}\) [2]
(b) Line CN is extended to reach point P, such that \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{CP}} = \frac{8}{5}\overrightarrow{\mathrm{CN}}\).

Show, using vectors, that OAP is a straight line. [4]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksVectors

17 Vector \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\) and vector \(\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix}\).

(a) On the grid, draw vector \(\mathbf{a}\).
Square grid, 8 by 8 squares

[1]

(b) On the grid, draw vector \(\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\).
Square grid, 8 by 8 squares

[2]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksVectors

20 \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{PQ}} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{QR}} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\).

Work out \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{PR}}\). [2]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q15

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksVectors

15 Vector \(\mathbf{a}\) is drawn on this grid.

Square grid with vector a drawn as a line segment with an arrow pointing 5 squares left and 2 squares up
(a) Write vector \(\mathbf{a}\) as a column vector. [2]
(b) On the grid above, draw the vector \(-\mathbf{a}\). [1]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 3 Q21

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksVectors

21 Vectors \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(4\mathbf{b}\) are drawn on the grid.

Square grid showing vector a, going 4 squares right and 2 squares down, and vector 4b, going 4 squares right and 9 squares up
(a) Write vector \(\mathbf{a}\) as a column vector. [2]
(b) Find vector \(\mathbf{b}\) as a column vector. [2]

Higher November 2020 Paper 6 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

20 Vector \(\mathbf{m} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ k \end{pmatrix}\) and vector \(\mathbf{n} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 11 \end{pmatrix}\).

Vector \(2\mathbf{m} + \mathbf{n}\) is parallel to \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\).

Find the value of \(k\). [4]

Higher November 2020 Paper 6 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksVectors

7 Vectors \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(4\mathbf{b}\) are drawn on the grid.

Square grid showing vector a, 4 squares right and 2 squares down, and vector 4b, 4 squares right and 9 squares up
(a) Write vector \(\mathbf{a}\) as a column vector. [2]
(b) Find vector \(\mathbf{b}\) as a column vector. [2]

Higher November 2019 Paper 6 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksShow That & ProofVectors

9 Vector \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\) and vector \(\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\).

(a) Find the values of \(k\) and \(n\) so that

\(k(\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}) = \begin{pmatrix} 10 \\ n \end{pmatrix}\). [3]

(b) Gavin starts to draw a diagram to show that \(\mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}\).
Square grid with a triangle drawn on it with no arrows or labels: from a starting point, a side going 3 right and 1 down, then a side going 2 right and 6 up, and a third side joining the starting point to the end point

Complete Gavin’s diagram. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 4 Q15

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

15 The diagram shows triangle OAB and points C and D.

Triangle OAB with OA labelled 3a and OB labelled 3b; C is a point on AB nearer to B; D is a point to the right of the triangle

Not to scale

\(\overrightarrow{OA} = 3\mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB} = 3\mathbf{b}\).
C lies on AB such that AC = 2CB.
D is such that \(\overrightarrow{BD} = 2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\).

Show, using vectors, that OCD is a straight line. [5]

Higher November 2018 Paper 6 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec8 marksVectors

20

(a) b is a vector.

Given that b + \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\) is parallel to \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\), find two possible answers for b. [3]

(b) Given that\[m\begin{pmatrix} 4 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix} + n\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 12 \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\]

find the value of \(m\) and the value of \(n\). [5]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q12

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksVectors

12

(a) \(\overrightarrow{\text{PQ}} = \begin{pmatrix}3\\4\end{pmatrix}\)

Work out \(5\overrightarrow{\text{PQ}}\). [1]

(b) Find the values of \(h\) and \(k\).\[\begin{pmatrix}h\\5\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}2\\k\end{pmatrix} - \begin{pmatrix}3\\3\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\0\end{pmatrix}\]

[2]

(c) Triangle ABC is drawn on a coordinate grid.
Coordinate grid, x and y from 0 to 10, with triangle A (2, 9), B (2, 1), C (8, 1)

\(\overrightarrow{\text{AB}} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\-8\end{pmatrix}\)

(i) Use the diagram to complete this vector sum.\[\overrightarrow{\text{AB}} + \overrightarrow{\text{BC}} + \overrightarrow{\text{CA}} = \begin{pmatrix}0\\-8\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}\quad\\\quad\end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix}\quad\\\quad\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}\quad\\\quad\end{pmatrix}\]

[2]

(ii) Give a reason why the answer to the sum could be written down without doing any working. [1]

Higher June 2018 Paper 6 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksPythagorasShow That & ProofVectors

10 Two vectors, \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\), are shown on the 1 centimetre grid below.

Centimetre grid showing vector a, 4 right and 1 up, and vector b, 2 left and 3 up

Show that the vector \(\mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{b}\) has length 7 cm.
You may use the grid below.

Blank centimetre grid
[3]

Higher June 2018 Paper 5 Q3

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksVectors

3 Work out.

(a) \(\begin{pmatrix} -3 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}\) [1]
(b) \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix} - 2\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\) [2]

Higher November 2017 Paper 6 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksShow That & ProofVectors

16 ABCD is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram ABCD with AD along the bottom labelled b and diagonal BD labelled a; E is a point on AB, F is the midpoint of BC and G is the midpoint of DC

Not to scale

\(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{BD}}\) = \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{AD}}\) = \(\mathbf{b}\).
F is the midpoint of BC.
G is the midpoint of DC.
AE = 3EB.

(a) Write down simplified expressions in terms of \(\mathbf{a}\) and \(\mathbf{b}\) for
(i) \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{AB}}\), [1]
(ii) \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{EB}}\). [1]
(b) Show that \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{EF}}\) \(= \dfrac{1}{4}(3\mathbf{b} - \mathbf{a})\). [2]
(c) Prove that \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{EF}}\) and \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{AG}}\) are parallel. [3]

Higher June 2017 Paper 5 Q11

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksVectors

11 Vector \(\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\), vector \(\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\).

(a) On each grid below, draw a vector to represent
(i) \(2\mathbf{a}\),
(ii) \(\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b}\).
Two blank square grids, 5 squares by 5 squares: the left grid for (i) and the right grid for (ii)

[2]

(b) Emma says that if she draws vector \(\mathbf{a}\) and vector \(\mathbf{b}\) they will be the same.

Explain why this is incorrect. [1]

(c) \(\mathbf{c} = \begin{pmatrix} -12 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\).

Find the value \(k\) so that \(k(\mathbf{a} - \mathbf{b}) = \mathbf{c}\). [2]